We of the OldSchool Dirty Heels, the TNA fans, and those who miss the glory that the X-Division once had, have decided that the time for change is now. Many of us are long-time TNA fans, and we desire for TNA to return to form. We are not looking for a "New Era," but instead, we want a Revival. We desire the X-Division to return to its former glory and let what once was TNA's life-blood, begin again to flow through its veins.

The Days May Be Gone, But They Are Not Forgotten

OldSchool Heel

There’s one moment in TNA history that has stayed with me. That moment is when Elix Skipper walked across the top of the steel cage and performed a hurricanrana on Chris Harris. Whenever I think back to this moment, the goosebumps start and that feeling washes over me. As a TNA fan, you knew that when you got home and turned on TNA, that you were going to see something exciting, something different than the dominate US promotion. The action was fast-paced and intense. The rivalries were enthralling. The Impact Zone that we know today, was alive with the sound of “Holy Shit! Holy Shit!” What TNA offered was different, and it was desirable. Moments like these you were like a badge of honor. When you told someone you were a wrestling fan, they may give you a snide remark. But, when you told them about what TNA was doing nightly, they, too, became interested.

Fast forward and we see a different landscape. Granted, TNA has some good matches. From time to time they even have great matches. But, this is a far cry from what we used to receive on a regular basis. As TNA slowly strangled the life out of the X-Division, my heart began to match the beat of the lifeless division. For too long, TNA dangled the few talents that remain, like carrots in front of a mule. Giving just enough to make us believe that things could be, would be different. Now, the competing companies are starting to offer things that TNA used to give us regularly. That carrot has gotten much less appealing. As someone who’s invested so much of himself into TNA, I want it to be them, not the newcomers, or the old empire attempting to find their next vein of gold, to catch fire and revitalize what they used to do so well. Look at where we are at. TNA has tried many things. They’ve stepped away from what made them successful. Like the prodigal son, they’ve strayed in search of fame and fortune, not knowing that what they already had was what made them rich. There’s over a million of us out there, fan’s who’ve tuned out. It’s not too late to give them what it is that they used to have. It’s not too late to right the ship. TNA, it’s up to you. It’s up to you to restore the hallowed institution of the X-Division to its former glory. There’s still a flame there. As much as you’ve tried to quench it, it’s still alive. Let it breathe, fan it. Fan it to flame, TNA! Make the X-Division great, again.

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